Program Highlights
Trulaske's outstanding faculty and staff deliver coursework that forms the foundation of our premier program. Three specific courses are required within the Trulaske Edge program.
BA 1500: Foundations of Business Education and Professional Development Principles
This course prepares students for success as they begin their academic and professional journeys. Guided by the college’s strategic objectives, students explore opportunities within the college, assess their personal strengths, and examine how those strengths align with academic, business, and career pathways. The course also emphasizes ethical reasoning and professional responsibility while developing essential competencies for academic and professional success, including skills in foundational and emerging technologies and commonly used business tools.
BA 2500: Intermediate Professional Development Principles
This course builds on foundational professional development with a focus on effective business communication and professional performance. Through applied learning, students strengthen professional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. The course emphasizes improved productivity, entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and adaptability in contemporary professional environments.
BA 3500: Advanced Professional Development Principles
This course provides advanced instruction in professional competencies essential for business success, with an emphasis on teamwork, leadership, and application of the professional competency model. Students strengthen professional communication and analytical skills by analyzing data and presenting findings to support effective decision-making and professional practice.
BA 4500: Professional Development Program – Internship
This course is designed to help students practice professional core competencies in the workplace. Students will secure professional-level work experience and apply classroom knowledge and interpersonal skills. This course is a graduation requirement for students seeking the BSBA degree.